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The East Downtown and Greater Southeast Management Districts invite you to continue the conversation on improvements along the Columbia Tap Trail. Join us to review feedback from the June session, discuss potential project ideas,[...]
https://youtu.be/0p9YHRr_liI Saturday, August 23, from 11 AM to 3 PM at 1525 Blalock Road
METRO Adds More Red Line Rides for Texans Game Days
Beginning Saturday, Aug. 16, for Texans preseason kickoff, METRO is making it easier than ever for fans to get to and from NRG Stadium for Texans games by increasing the frequency of Red Line rail service. This Special[...]
Doing Business With OST/Almeda Corridors Redevelopment Authority & TIRZ7, Aug. 12
With guest speakers Floyd Smith, director of operations, and Eric Tschanz, Capital Projects Manager of OST/Almeda Corridors Redevelopment Authority & TIRZ 7.
Hung Hsien: Between Worlds – An exhibit and a 92nd Birthday Party
You might be forgiven for not knowing the name of Hung Hsien. Her heyday as an internationally known artist was in the 60’s and 70’s, but she actually lives right here in Houston and is[...]
TxDOT Community Empowerment Workshop – Third Ward, Aug. 9
TxDOT invites residents of the Third Ward to a free Community Empowerment Workshop on Saturday, August 9, 2025, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the Blue Triangle Community Center (3005 McGowen St., Suite[...]
Public Media Needs Your Help – Fundraising After Federal Cuts
Photo Credit: University of Houston The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) is closing after the Trump administration eliminated its funding. This impacts funding for 1,500 local public radio and television stations as well[...]
New Mural in Third Ward Honors Beyoncé – Bright, Bold, and Bigger Than Life
photo credit: Devona Stimpson If you missed the sold-out Beyoncé Cowboy Carter Tour here last June, you can still honor Queen Bey with a visit to the latest Third Ward mural. It’s a[...]
I-69 Northbound Entrance Ramp from McGowen-Closure Detour Map
Click here to view a larger version. DURATION: From: 7:00 AM, Saturday, July 19, 2025 Through: 5:00 PM, Friday, September 26, 2025 CLOSURE DETAILS: The I-69 northbound entrance ramp from McGowen Street will be completely[...]
Potbelly Sandwich Shop Comes to Helix Park – First Eatery to Open at the TMC facility
photo credit: Potbelly Sandwich Shop The Texas Medical Center (TMC), the largest medical and scientific center in the world, is an economic driver in Houston. And Helix Park combines the scientific part with[...]